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The Great Connected Consumer Paradox
The Great Connected Consumer Paradox
October 03, 2023  |  Connected Economy

It has been reported that by 2010, cable television in the U.S. had sort of hit its stride. Analysts report that 90% of homes with...

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Gen Z Turns to Connected Devices to Multitask at Work
Gen Z Turns to Connected Devices to Multitask at Work
September 28, 2023  |  Connected Economy

From smartphones to smart TVs and voice-controlled assistants, connected devices have transformed the way consumers multitask in their daily lives. In fact, consumers are using...

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These High Schoolers Are Using AI to Improve Healthcare Access
These High Schoolers Are Using AI to Improve Healthcare Access
September 22, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Summer is over, and school is back in session for most high schoolers across America. But two U.S. high schoolers aren’t like most others. Rohan...

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Report: Apple Scrapped Stock-Trading Plan With Goldman Over Market Conditions
Report: Apple Scrapped Stock-Trading Plan With Goldman Over Market Conditions
September 20, 2023  |  Apple

Apple was reportedly planning to add a stock-trading feature to its iPhones, but halted the project last year due to market conditions. The feature, which was...

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Potential Job Losses Give Credence to Consumer Hesitancy About AI in the Workplace
Potential Job Losses Give Credence to Consumer Hesitancy About AI in the Workplace
September 14, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of consumers’ lives, offering convenience and efficiency in various aspects. However, recent PYMNTS Intelligence reveals that while consumers embrace...

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Apple Hopes New Hardware Will Up Payments and Connected Healthcare Adoption
Apple Hopes New Hardware Will Up Payments and Connected Healthcare Adoption
September 12, 2023  |  Apple

Apple’s latest launch event has unveiled a fresh collection of tech.   Tuesday’s (Sept. 12) new product announcements had as their centerpiece the latest iterations of...

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Apple to Unveil Pricier Phones as Consumers Avoid Big Ticket Items
Apple to Unveil Pricier Phones as Consumers Avoid Big Ticket Items
September 10, 2023  |  Apple

This week, Apple will unveil new products that include the fifteenth iteration of its iPhone. And as a Bloomberg News report Sunday (Sept. 10) notes,...

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Apple, Google Come Under Fire for Their Tap-to-Pay Walled Gardens
Apple, Google Come Under Fire for Their Tap-to-Pay Walled Gardens
September 07, 2023  |  Mobile Payments

Contactless payments are now coming into contact with federal consumer protection agencies. This, as the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Thursday (Sep. 7)...

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China Could Ban iPhone Use for State Agencies and Companies
China Could Ban iPhone Use for State Agencies and Companies
September 07, 2023  |  Regulation

China is reportedly planning a wide-ranging ban on Apple iPhones for government workers. As Bloomberg reported Thursday (Sept. 7), the ban would apply to sensitive departments of state-owned companies...

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